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Posted 7 years 8 months ago #32652
Just wondering, is it possible to wire a bonsai trunk that is already partly developed? Say, on a Fukien Tea with a trunk about 1.5 cm thick? Seems like the tree is 2-3 years old.

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Posted 7 years 8 months ago #32658
Being that size it should be no problem. Any chance we can see it?
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Posted 7 years 8 months ago #32723
Thanks. Was just wondering b/c trunk feels pretty sturdy. I'm thinking 5mm wire.
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Posted 7 years 8 months ago #32727
I doubt you can bend that succesfully, let alone in the shape you want.
Pictures?
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Posted 7 years 8 months ago #32731
Fukien branches are pretty brittle even the smallest branches often break , I doubt that the trunk would move an inch before cracking .
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Posted 7 years 8 months ago #32740
Wire may or may not get you there do some testing with your hands first, bonsai bending clamps if wire ain't do it, cover the bark with raphia or rubber from an inside tire, go slow on it patient brings results.
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Posted 7 years 8 months ago #32819
I'll probably have to leave the trunk how it is. I agree with Enaisio, it feels pretty brittle. Its curving n an "s" shape and I wanted to straighten out the curves a bit. The other branches fell pretty flexible though so I should be able to work with those. What it the best time to wire a Fukien Tea? Does it need defoliation first?
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Posted 7 years 7 months ago #32940
I'll look into the clamps and raphia. If not, it seems like it has potential for Shari (later).
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Posted 7 years 7 months ago #32962
Managed to get a picture:
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Posted 7 years 7 months ago #33008
I don't know how to straighten them out...
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